In Focus: Addressing the "New Morbidity" in Pediatrics Through Developmental Screening

Pediatric practices—urged on by their professional societies, the public, private initiatives, and, in some cases, new state requirements—are beginning to rethink their approach to identifying developmental and behavioral delays. Read more »

The ABCD of Developmental Screening: An Interview with Marian Earls, M.D., Medical Director of Guilford Child Health, Inc. (MP3)

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Case Study: Implementing Developmental Screening at Oxford Pediatrics

A pediatric practice in Oxford, Ohio, adopted a standardized developmental screening tool as part of a demonstration program led by the American Academy of Pediatrics. About 70 to 80 percent of families completed the developmental assessments, which helped pediatricians identify and address concerns without prolonging the length of an average well-child visit. Read more »

News Briefs

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Recent Publications of Note

Selected articles on quality improvement from a number of journals, including the American Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, BMJ, Health Affairs, Health Services Research, International Journal for Quality in Health Care, Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Safety, Journal of the American Medical Association, Journal of General Internal Medicine, Journal of Patient Safety, Journal of Safety and Quality in Health Care, Medical Care, The Milbank Quarterly, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Pediatrics. The articles are nominated by Editorial Advisory Board members from a preselected list. Read more »

Editorial Advisory Board and Team

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